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Tūāpapa Terraced houses

Terraced houses enable greater density than detached houses and are suitable for urban locations with good access to local facilities and public transport. Here we provide guidance on how to design terraced homes that have good liveability outcomes for residents and contribute to vibrant and safe streets and neighbourhoods.

Terraced House Design Guidance

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A corner site with victorian terraced houses.

Example designs

Example of a 6 terraced house option shown on a site plan on a particular site

Example Design 1 - 6 Terrace Homes

16.5m wide site Mixed housing suburban zone. A low cost, high yield development that supports a good quality of life for residents and safe, green neighbourhoods.

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Example of 10 terraced house option shown on a site plan on a particular site

Example Design 2 - 10 Terrace Homes

20m wide site Mixed housing suburban zone. A low cost, high yield development that supports a good quality of life for residents and safe, green neighbourhoods.

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Example of a 14 terraced house option shown on a site plan on a particular site

Example Design 4 - 14 Terrace Homes

34.5m wide site, Mixed housing urban zone. A low cost, high yield development that supports a good quality of life for residents and safe, green neighbourhoods.

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Terraced house case studies

Looking across the street at the orange tiled facade of the townhouses.

Kotuitui II

Looking at the homes from the street in the evening light; there are people walking around.

Buckley terraces

On a sunny day looking down on the apartments and terraces with the Auckland skyline in the background.

Beaumont quarter

A bird's eye view of the apartment block; there is a patch of lawn with cushions and plants where people can sit and relax.

The Isaac

Cohaus terraces and apartments


Other related information

Design statement guidance

Design statement guidance

Design statements are an effective way to explain your design proposal, and how it enhances the surrounding context, and aligns with the design and planning requirements for the site and area. This section provides things to think about when preparing a design statement.
Life in medium density housing in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

Life in medium density housing in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

The Life in Medium Density Housing in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland investigates how Aucklanders are experiencing living in recently built medium density housing (MDH). 

Multi-Unit Development Waste Space Calculator

  • Calculate the amount of organic waste, recycling and refuse your proposed Multi-Unit residential or commercial Development will generate based on the frequency of collections and bin size. 
  • Calculate the amount of space to accommodate waste bins using Auckland Council assumptions on waste volumes.  
  • Create a sample waste plan for a consent application. 

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